Recovery Specialist
Chestnut Health Systems, Grafton, IL, United States
Overview
Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families on their recovery journey? Do you have the skills and dedication to make a positive impact in the community? Join our team at Chestnut Health Systems as a Full-time Recovery Specialist at Granite City, IL and help us promote recovery and well-being for our clients.
As a Recovery Specialist, you'll help individuals and families dealing with mental health and substance use issues by meeting with them, understanding their needs, and connecting them with the right treatment and support services. You'll work with community partners, provide guidance and encouragement, and assist clients in overcoming obstacles to their recovery. Essentially, you'll be a supportive guide, helping people navigate their recovery journey and regain control over their lives.
Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.
There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.
Responsibilities
Meet with clients, explain the project, and enroll them in recovery support services if they agree. Build strong relationships by understanding their strengths, needs, and barriers to treatment. Provide pre-treatment engagement in the clients home as needed.
Partner with local organizations like One Hope United and Bethany Social Services to connect clients with behavioral health and primary care treatment services.
Connect clients to recovery communities and support services, organize sobriety-based activities, provide transportation, and advocate on their behalf to ensure they receive necessary services.
Help clients overcome barriers to recovery through continuous support, monitoring, and appropriate recovery education. Encourage clients to take control of their recovery using appropriate recovery language and tools.
Work with caseworkers, treatment teams, and community partners to ensure continuous and coordinated care for clients.
Complete all required documentation and data entry promptly, adhering to program and agency policies. Ensure confidentiality of all client and organizational information.
Attend all assigned meetings and trainings. Support team members and engage in professional development to achieve or maintain relevant certifications.
Promote a culture of customer service excellence within the organization.
Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and five years of demonstrated recovery experience and/or engaged in a recovery network, mental health, substance use or other social service experience;
Or a bachelors degree;
Or a total of five years experience and college combined;
Or a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Certified Family Partnership Professional (CFPP) or a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) in good standing with the applicable state.
Must have a valid drivers license, private automobile insurance and be insurable.
Requires basic computer skills and experience to include videoconferencing, MS Word, email and an electronic medical record (EMR).
Are you intrigued by this job but dont meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If youre excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesnt line up perfectly, please apply anyway! Wed love to explore the possibilities with you.
Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnuts research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.
EOE Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!
Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families on their recovery journey? Do you have the skills and dedication to make a positive impact in the community? Join our team at Chestnut Health Systems as a Full-time Recovery Specialist at Granite City, IL and help us promote recovery and well-being for our clients.
As a Recovery Specialist, you'll help individuals and families dealing with mental health and substance use issues by meeting with them, understanding their needs, and connecting them with the right treatment and support services. You'll work with community partners, provide guidance and encouragement, and assist clients in overcoming obstacles to their recovery. Essentially, you'll be a supportive guide, helping people navigate their recovery journey and regain control over their lives.
Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.
There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.
Responsibilities
Meet with clients, explain the project, and enroll them in recovery support services if they agree. Build strong relationships by understanding their strengths, needs, and barriers to treatment. Provide pre-treatment engagement in the clients home as needed.
Partner with local organizations like One Hope United and Bethany Social Services to connect clients with behavioral health and primary care treatment services.
Connect clients to recovery communities and support services, organize sobriety-based activities, provide transportation, and advocate on their behalf to ensure they receive necessary services.
Help clients overcome barriers to recovery through continuous support, monitoring, and appropriate recovery education. Encourage clients to take control of their recovery using appropriate recovery language and tools.
Work with caseworkers, treatment teams, and community partners to ensure continuous and coordinated care for clients.
Complete all required documentation and data entry promptly, adhering to program and agency policies. Ensure confidentiality of all client and organizational information.
Attend all assigned meetings and trainings. Support team members and engage in professional development to achieve or maintain relevant certifications.
Promote a culture of customer service excellence within the organization.
Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and five years of demonstrated recovery experience and/or engaged in a recovery network, mental health, substance use or other social service experience;
Or a bachelors degree;
Or a total of five years experience and college combined;
Or a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Certified Family Partnership Professional (CFPP) or a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) in good standing with the applicable state.
Must have a valid drivers license, private automobile insurance and be insurable.
Requires basic computer skills and experience to include videoconferencing, MS Word, email and an electronic medical record (EMR).
Are you intrigued by this job but dont meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If youre excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesnt line up perfectly, please apply anyway! Wed love to explore the possibilities with you.
Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnuts research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.
EOE Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!